Ditch That Textbook Podcast :: Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod
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Ditch That Textbook Podcast :: Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod
Helping you teach with less reliance on the textbook through technology, creativity and innovation. Hosted by Ditch That Textbook's Matt Miller and Karly Moura. Find us at http://ditch.link/podcast. Subscribe to the email newsletter: http://ditchthattextbook.com/join
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195: Snow days ahead? Ideas you can use in class or remotely
In this week’s episode of the Ditch That Textbook Podcast, Matt and Karly dive into digital escape rooms, 2024 vision boards, design prompts, and othe...
194: Recapping the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit
The Ditch Summit may be over but we can use what we learned all year long! In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast, Matt and Karly recap so...
193: No prep end of semester project ideas
In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast, Matt and Karly discuss the latest news and updates in education technology. They highlight Google'...
192: Celebrate CS Education Week and the Hour of Code
In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura share news about Magic School's new SEL lesson generator and a co...
191: Plan lessons faster with AI
In this episode of the Ditch That Textbook podcast, hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura delve into the exciting world of lesson planning with AI. They e...
190: The Ditch That Textbook Podcast is back!
Welcome to the revival of the Ditch That Textbook Podcast, hosted by Matt Miller and now joined by Karly Moura! In this exciting new season, we will b...
189: Two words to guide your remote teaching and learning
Back to school is getting close. And as we get closer, many educators are thinking about how remote learning fits into their teaching plans. As we mak...
188: Press record to give students instructions
There are lots of digital tools out there to help students record their thinking. video tools. Audio tools. There's a lot to choose from. but what if...
187: A fun tip for recording remote learning videos
When we do instruction remotely, it's nice to be able to record videos for your students. You can record instructional videos, daily check-in videos,...
186: Awesome Teacher Summer #3: Google/Microsoft training
Are you a Google-using educator or a Microsoft-using educator? Both companies offer training for educators that goes WAY beyond simple support pages....
185: Awesome Teacher Summer #2: Global EdTech Academy
Imagine a conference you could attend that had lots of really, really good presenters. Imagine they were presenting on lots of topics that really inte...
184: Awesome Teacher Summer #1: EdTech tools
Summer is a great time for us to renew and recharge. But once we have, sometimes we want to level up our teaching skills. In this episode, I'll share...
183: Student-created unboxing videos
YouTube has some pretty fun videos to watch. That should be no surprise. it is the second largest search engine in the world! YouTubers have found ver...
182: 10 options for online whiteboards
I love having a whiteboard to write on whenever I'm in a classroom! But when we are doing remote learning, or when we want to engage students in digit...
181: A FREE remote learning online course!
We have had to do a lot of adapting and learning in a short period of time with our adjustments to remote learning. To help provide some ideas and sol...
180; Tech Like a PIRATE is out!
After a hiatus of more than a month, I'm back! My new book, Tech Like a PIRATE, is now finally available! In this episode, you will hear all about it....
179: No-internet remote learning (part 3)
when all of our students don't have equal access to the internet, what can we encourage them to do to keep learning going? In this episode, the third...
178: No-internet remote learning (part 2)
When students don't have equal access to the internet, what's a teacher to do? There are lots of options for students who don't have regular access to...
177: No-internet remote learning (part 1)
If your students don't all have equal access to the internet during remote learning, you are not alone. Many educators have concerns about the equity...
176: An app for your daily gratitude
Could you handle a little extra happiness in your day? I recently found an app that helps you track and reflect on what you are grateful and happy for...
175: What do students need from us now?
With the world changing -- and our class situations changing -- during this time of pandemic, what do students need from us? Their needs may be differ...
174: What to do on video calls (Part 2)
lots of educators are using video calls to do remote learning. But once you and your students are on a video call, what can you do? In the previous ep...
173: What to do on video calls (Part 1)
lots of educators around the world are connecting with their students through video calls. There are lots of different platforms to use. But once you...
172: Step by step instructions without video
When we want to give students step by step instructions, sometimes we turn to a screen recording video. Those videos are clear, but they can be big fi...
171: Recording video for slow internet speeds
When students have a slow internet connection at home, remote learning can be difficult. It's especially difficult if teachers are providing large vid...
170: eLearning activities: #3 video activities
if we want to keep learning going at home, having some ideas for learning activities can be helpful. In this four-part series, I am sharing some activ...
169: eLearning activities: #2 creative slides ideas
there is so much that students can do to learn from home! Whether they have internet access or not, slide presentations offer lots of options. And the...
168: eLearning activities: #1 graphic organizers
As we try to wrap our brains around what distance learning looks like, it's helpful to have some ideas and examples. In the next four episodes, I'm go...
167: Empowering students to own learning
When students take control of their learning, amazing things can happen. They go from being compliant followers to commanders of their own future. In...
166: Finding game hooks to use in class
We love games, and so do our students! When we can pull elements of games into class, it has potential for great engagement. North Carolina educator C...
165: Creating in VR with Darcy Grimes
virtual reality is beginning to spread, and so many of its uses have to do with consumption. What if students were able to create with VR? Darcy Grime...
164: Digital bell ringer activities to kickstart class
The beginning of class is a crucial time everyday. Those first several minutes can set the tone for the entire day of instruction! If we want to make...
163: 10 WEEKS of freebies for my new book!
My new book is coming out in April, and I want to celebrate by giving you lots of great free resources! The book, Tech Like a Pirate, shares how we ca...
162: 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon/connection makin'
Have you ever heard of the "6 degrees of Kevin Bacon" game? You're supposed to be able to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon with no more than six conne...
161: Making infographics with Adobe Spark
Infographics are very brain friendly. They blend together visuals and text in a way that's very sticky for the brain. I recently found a video tutoria...
160: Social media hooks for classroom use
many of our students are very interested in social media. We can tap into that excitement and enthusiasm, and we don't even need students to use those...
159: 5 Chrome extensions to check out
Chrome extensions add extra super powers to our Google Chrome web browsers. Teachers and students all over reap the rewards of them, too! In this epis...
158: Podcasting in the classroom with Heather Kelly
Podcasting is on the rise. When we use it in the classroom, it gives students a voice. They are able to create with what they learn. Teacher Heather K...
157: Promoting a solid democracy in schools
We want students to be good citizens and productive members of society. But how can we advocate responsibly for the democracy that we all hope for? Pe...
156: A good fake news self assessment
It can be tricky to discern fact from fiction these days. It can be even trickier to help our students navigate the digital waters of fake news and fa...